Are you a Hooray, Hmm, or Hell No educator?
When it comes to innovation, there are 3 types of people, according to ed-tech leader Jennie Magiera. See how you stack up.
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5 ways to engage students in real coding this summer (hint: it’s not by playing Minecraft)
A coding expert shares how to get students truly invested in computer science that goes beyond drag and drop.
Most districts are doing nothing about the homework gap; a few are making a big difference
3 out of 4 districts have little plan for providing off-campus internet. But an innovative few are finding solutions and leading the charge.
Can you teach students to think more like entrepreneurs?
Entrepreneurship skills are more important than ever for preparing 21st century leaders. Here's how to foster them.
How hackers held a district hostage for almost $10,000
When cyber-criminals unleashed a ransomware attack on a South Carolina district, IT leaders were faced with an awful choice: pay up, or lose your files.
This easy presentation software lets students focus on content, not design
Students spend more time playing around with presentation software than you might think. Shouldn’t they be using that time on the material itself? Fortunately, there is a new…
The Internet of Things is coming to your school
Internet of Things devices are cropping up in schools everywhere. IT is taking note -- and so are students.
5 tips to engage parents using technology they already use
The trick to getting more parents involved in what's going on in the classroom: stick to video, social media, and other familiar tech.
You are a global educator. It’s time to start thinking like one
Global collaboration is a skill every student needs to build up. Educators, too.
How a telepresence robot is changing some classrooms
Educators and students are exploring a new way to remotely observe and interact with colleagues and peers with a telepresence robot that enables face-to-face communication. Using Kubi, from…
3 Google Fiber programs that could help ease the digital divide
Google Fiber has started providing affordable internet in certain communities. Now schools are starting to wonder how it will affect students' internet challenges, both in and out of…
Wisconsin launches online CTE school
Online learning provider K12 Inc. announced the opening of Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin, an online career and technical education (CTE) high school in Wisconsin using the curriculum…
The 9 essentials of crowdfunding for the classroom
As funding for public education continues to decline, districts, administrators, and classroom teachers struggle to find ways to fill gaps left by budget cuts. Traditional school fundraising methods,…
50 tips to develop and run your online courses
From getting started to managing the day-to-day business, try these 50 tips for setting up a successful online course for any grade level. As many K-12 U.S. public…
Are digital textbooks worth it?
It has been nearly three years since the FCC and Education Secretary Arne Duncan rolled out the Digital Textbook Playbook and challenged schools to go digital within five…
How a GoPro Got My Students Excited to Learn
I had not planned to purchase a GoPro while out shopping. However, it was on sale, I had a coupon, two gift cards, and two weeks in the…
The failures of for-profit K-12 schools
The Washington Post reports that for all of the three-decade hype about how business practices applied to K-12 schools will make them more efficient and high performing.
Education according to Mike Milken
In a development that would have been unheard of a decade ago, about 200,000 U.S. school children are enrolled in full-time online programs, BusinessWeek reports.
K12 Inc. announces acquisition of KC Distance Learning
K12 Inc., one of the nation's largest providers of proprietary curriculum and online school programs for students in kindergarten through high school, has announced an all-stock acquisition of…